The Saitama Broncos will not renew head coach Takatoshi "Big Bashi" Ishibashi's contract after a disastrous 5-47 season.
The bj-league team made the announcement on Tuesday.
Ishibashi had previously served as head coach for the Toyama Grouses, Shiga Lakestars and Shinshu Brave Warriors. He'd also been an assistant on the Toyama, Shiga and Shinshu coaching staffs.